"Magical Mandala" Sculpture

This richly colored shallow ceramic bowl "Sacred Bowl II" was hand made using the pinch method by Northern California artist Zak Zaikini. It is one of a kind and came from the artist's personal collection. Zak says it is sacred because it was inspired by the Southwestern desert, and the desert is a sacred place. 'Sacred Bowl II' is from Zak's Sacred Bowl series and is signed as such on the back with the date it was first made, followed by the date of its final firing . Sacred Bowl II measures about 6 7/8" in diameter, 3/4" high, and about 3/15" in thickness. It ships double boxed. To create a bowl of this quality, Zak must sometimes fire and inspect up to 40 bowls before he is satisfied with the results. The Majolica glaze and the artist's exacting technique of using multiple layers of under glaze, over glaze and successive firings with inspections between each one, account for the intensely brilliant colors. The pinch method used to mold the clay gives it an organic shape. Zak's career as a ceramic potter began when he was about 9 years old. Through his 60 year love affair with the Earth (clay), Zak says that he and the Earth enjoy one another to the fullest, and that "Who ever becomes the new owner and holds this work will feel that energy". CONDITION: Excellent

Sculpture:Clay on Ceramic

Original:One-of-a-kind Artwork

Size:7 W x 1 H x 7 D in

Delivery Time:Typically 5-7 business days for domestic shipments, 10-14 business days for international shipments.